The Weight-Loss Half Marathon Training Plan from Runner's World.: IBM Edition. Valdi's program is developed on the concept of "no excuses. " As much as I commend his career as a doctor, I can't fathom why he doesn't take care of himself. I have coached him in the past through some important stages of life including training for fitness, running to fit into his wedding tux, and then as an expectant father looking forward to being fit for his kids. During his training in the past I had heard every excuse from him, and realized that the training program he was getting this time had to be airtight. The Treadmill Normally, I love my runners to do their training outside.
--I say the rougher the ground the better. But Valdi lives in Hoboken New Jersey where the weather is unpredictable during the winter months and the streets tend to be heavily traveled and not safe for runners. The Miles You will notice that Valdi's program is, and will be, low in mileage. The Intensity While the miles in Valdi's training program are low, the intensity is high. The Cross-Training Plan B. Half-Marathon Beginner Training Program from Runner's World.com: IBM Edition. Deb is a real fighter, and that gives me great assurance that she is going to succeed. My initial worry was that she wants to run a half-marathon without having run a 10K. Because of this I immediately thought the best thing for Deb was to build a strong foundation, which includes forcing her to take walk breaks, but also introduces her to interval work and pushing past her comfort zone.
My theory with beginners is you should use the first few years to lay the foundation of their running life. Don't build too quickly, and don't go out too fast. Welcome To Running Because Debbie is a beginner, she tends to read and hear lots of information about running from multiple sources, which causes confusion. Running With a PartnerWe all know that running can be a selfish and often solo sport, but there's also lots of time for running with a partner. The Treadmill WorkoutsFor now I have Deb doing her speedwork on a treadmill. The Plan Check back every Friday to get the next week's plan Plan B. Pace Workouts and Charts for Runners: RunnersWorld.com: IBM Edition.
Two hundred sit-ups: IBM Edition. Before you dive in and start the two hundred sit-ups program, you should: obtain medical advice and clearance from your doctor take an initial sit-ups test. The test will highlight your current fitness level and determine where to start and how to plan your sit-ups training program. To perform the test, simply execute as many good-form sit-ups as you can. Don't cut corners and please don't cheat - the last thing you want to do is end up in the wrong level of the training program! The results may be humbling, but trust me, honesty is the best policy if you want to maximize your core strength gains! Once you've performed the test, make a note (mental or otherwise) of how many, or how few, sit-ups you were able to perform.
Before starting Week 1, I recommend taking a couple of days to familiarize yourself with the program and recover from the exertion of the initial test. . * If you're concerned about your Rank in the extreme left column; there's really no need.